An integrated MBA degree that prepares students to lead effectively in today’s complex
business environment.
This information applies to students entering the MBA program on or after Fall 2016.
Students entering the MBA program prior to Fall 2016 should refer to the 2014- 2016 University Catalog.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Golden Gate University (GGU) MBA program will advance your leadership skills and
business knowledge using an activity-based learning approach. Faculty members are
seasoned professionals in their respective fields and will prepare you to lead in
today's complex business environment.
GGU's MBA program builds leadership skills throughout the program, provides an integrated
perspective of management, and allows you to tailor the program with one of 14 concentrations
to meet your interests and goals. Concentrations include business data analytics,
entrepreneurship, project management and even the option to design your own.
Since launching the MBA program more than half a century ago, GGU has pioneered evening
and online programs for working professionals to achieve their career objectives.
You can proceed at your own pace in deciding how many courses to take in a given trimester
and study fully in-person, completely online or a combination of both.
Students in the program come from the San Francisco Bay Area, the United States and
more than 50 countries around the world. With our location in the heart of San Francisco's
thriving business community, strong connections to Bay Area business leaders, and
a distinguished community of more than 70,000 alumni, the educational experience and
the networks available to you are unparalleled.
FEATURED ALUMNI
The power of an MBA from Golden Gate University can be seen in the success of its
graduates. Here are a few examples:
Alexis Wong, BS 94, MBA 96
CEO, AGI Capital Group, Inc. & Prometheus Investment Group Limited
Read about Alexis Wong
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of the MBA program should be able to:
- Demonstrate a general management "holistic" perspective.
- Demonstrate managerial and leadership skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking
and problem solving, communications and presentations, self-awareness.
- Master and apply general management analytic processes and tools for decision making.
- Integrate strategic business objectives within competitive industry dynamics.
- Integrate strategic business objectives within the socio-political-economic-ecological-global
context.
- Understand functional areas’ impact on business and departmental interaction issues.
- Demonstrate integrated business level planning.
TUITION
Ageno School of Business Courses: $2,925 per 3-unit course.
Tuition varies for other courses. See Tuition & Fees for details.
LOCATIONS
This program is offered at the following locations:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATE WRITING PROFICIENCY
Students admitted to the master of business administration degree program must meet
the graduate writing proficiency requirement.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a working familiarity with computers and software
applications appropriate for graduate studies. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet
analysis and network access capabilities are included for evaluation. Deficiencies
in computer proficiency may require additional work as determined by the faculty.
MATH PROFICIENCY
Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of mathematical
skill at least equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 30).
GMAT / GRE
The GMAT / GRE is NOT required for applicants with more than 5 years of professional
work experience (and a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution
or the equivalent from a recognized foreign (outside the US) institution). See below
for additional waivers.
Applicants with fewer than 5 years of professional work experience will be evaluated
by undergraduate grade-point averages in combination with a GMAT or GRE score.
Additional waivers for the GMAT / GRE:
- A master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited US institution.
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
- A professional license or designation earned by passing a nationally recognized US
examination (e.g. CMA, CIA) AND approval granted by petitioning the dean of the Edward
S. Ageno School of Business.
GENERAL CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
Whatever the student's goal in the world of business, the general concentration allows
the student to tailor the MBA program to his or her individual needs.
Students may choose any four 3-unit courses from the GGU graduate catalog to build
a custom course of study. With an array of electives to choose from, students can
pick those courses that provide the set of knowledge and skills that they will need
in their careers. Students may select courses from accounting, economics, finance,
human resource management, information technology management, international business,
management, marketing, operations and supply chain management, project management,
public administration, public relations, psychology or taxation.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
Four 300- or 400-level courses with the following prefixes:
ACCTG, ECON, EMPA, FI, HSM, ITM, MGT, MKT, OP, PR, PSYCH or TA.
ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A computative-focused graduate concentration designed to train MBA students for an
accounting specialty.
The concentration in accounting is recommended for MBA students with a background
in accounting, or students who have a strong interest in the field. Whether students'
career goals lie in the public sector, private industry, or not-for-profit organizations,
they learn how to apply the theory and practice of contemporary accounting to a variety
of management positions. They get abundant hands-on practice, a strong foundation
in the latest technology used in the field, and the accounting and management tools
needed to be a leader in their chosen organization.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- ACCTG 301
- Introduction to Accounting Standards and Accounting Information Systems
- ACCTG 301A
- Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCTG 301B
- Intermediate Accounting II
Any other 300-level course with the ACCTG prefix, which may NOT include ACCTG 398.
BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A targeted graduate concentration designed for MBA students to work within the data
analytics field.
The field of data analytics has exploded in the last few years, offering many new
opportunities for managers who understand business operations and are able to evaluate
massive amounts of data. The Business Data Analytics Concentration is designed for
the MBA student who must be able to apply data analytics tools and techniques to both
structured and unstructured data, extracting information that the organization can
use for strategic decision-making. Students taking this concentration will be introduced
to specialized analytics tools and technologies such as R Language, SAS, SPSS Modeler,
Google Analytics and Hadoop.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- ITM 304
- Managing Data Systems
Plus three of the following:
- ITM 324
- Data Analytics for Business
- ITM 325
- Tools for Data Analytics
- ITM 345
- Business Intelligence & Decision Support
- ITM 398
- Internship in Data Analytics
FINANCE CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
An analytical graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students for a finance
specialty.
Whatever goal students have in the world of business, from corporate management to
consulting and entrepreneurship, the study of finance gives them the grounding in
decision-making techniques that will help ensure the financial health of their enterprise
in the competitive global market. Students learn capital budgeting, capital structure,
investment management, and short-term capital management. Our unique method; combining
a theoretical knowledge of finance with extensive hands-on learning, using real-life
case studies and our state-of-the art computer labs, gives students the abilities
to be an effective and competent manager in any organization.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- FI 300
- Corporate Finance
Three 300- or 400-level courses (9 units) with the FI or ECON prefix, which may include:
- FI 497
- Corporate Finance
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A powerful graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students for a career in
supply chain management
Global supply chain management (GSCM) is a group of business processes involved in
providing goods and services to customers including worldwide management of purchasing,
production, logistics, inventory, order, technology, and international trade operations.
The GSCM concentration provides students with the theories and practices to be successful
in this area of modern business that is now critical for a competitive advantage.
Students take two core and two elective courses that cover the key strategic, design,
tactical, and execution management knowledge for advanced competency. The elective
courses allow students to tailor their education in the most important areas of GSCM.
This program uses real world application, key decision analytics, expert content,
cases, and projects to prepare students to become change agents for GSCM evolution
in their organizations. In addition to professional knowledge, each student will also
have the opportunity to create a career plan to accomplish their goals with the support
of academic, industry, and alumni advisors to create a regime of continuous learning
and networking beyond the degree.
CORE COURSES -- 6 UNITS
- OP 321
- Supply Chain Planning and Control
- OP 329
- Global Supply Chain Management Applications and Analytics
(to be taken as last concentration course)
ELECTIVES -- 6 UNITS
Two of the following:
- OP 301
- Sustainable Supply Chain Operations
- OP 302
- Quality Management and Process Improvement
- OP 303
- Managing Innovation and Technology
- OP 305
- Supply Chain Management Technology and Information Systems
- OP 320
- Strategic Sourcing
- OP 323
- Supply Chain Logistics Management
- OP 398
- Internship: Operations Management
MARKETING CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A fundamental graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students for success
in the rapidly changing marketing field.
Often considered the central discipline of business, the challenges and practices
of marketing are evolving along with the changes in the contemporary business environment.
This concentration prepares students to manage the marketing function inside private
or public sector business organizations. General management and marketing techniques,
such as market research and market planning, are covered along with the current trends
and techniques in the field like digital marketing, social media, and the increasing
mobile marketing trends.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
Four of the following:
Any 300-level course with the MKT prefix, which may include:
- MKT 398
- Internship: Marketing
- PR 320
- Contemporary Public Relations
Multiple Concentrations
Two or more concentrations may be taken in the MBA program. In addition to the course
requirements for the concentrations, students must also complete the coursework for
all the foundation and the advanced programs. All of the coursework for multiple concentrations
must be completed prior to graduation; students may not request any additional concentrations
after they have received their MBA. The diploma will list all of the concentrations
that the student successfully completed by the date of graduation.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION -- 12 UNITS
A structured graduate concentration designed to groom MBA students for careers in
project management
Golden Gate University is a PMI® member and a PMI® Registered Education Provider (REP).
The concentration in Project Management gives students grounding in multiple skills
including budgeting, conflict resolution, communication, project scope, developing
and using resources, leadership, and team building. Students gain knowledge from faculty
who are certificated by PMI®. The content of courses is integrated with the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®, Guide) - Fifth Edition,
Project Management Institute, Inc. 2013. As students progress through their courses, they are preparing themselves for the
Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. The PM concentration provides an opportunity for those who wish
to build on their MBA degree work by obtaining project management skills. The certificate
is for those who may be working and intend to apply project management skills in their
present and future professional endeavors.
PMP is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
REQUIRED COURSES -- 12 UNITS
- OP 340
- Project Management
- OP 342
- Agile Management for Project Managers
- OP 343
- Project Planning and Control
- OP 345
- Project Administration, Leadership and Team Dynamics
